This week, seven planets will align in what is known as a planetary parade.
Four will probably be visible to the naked eye just after sunset.
What is a planetary parade?
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Kind of what it sounds like.
Planetary alignment is an astronomical event and a visual spectacle, says Argo.
This event is pretty rarein fact, seven planets wont align again until 2040.
This is what we are seeing right now.
To see the planetary alignment, head outside once the sun sets.
Mercury and Saturn set not long after the sun, so head out early to see those.
Venus, Jupiter, and Mars will probably be much easier to spot.
Meanwhile, youll probably need a telescope to catch a glimpse ofUranusand Neptune.
Argo adds: Very importantly, never look at the sun through binoculars or a telescope.
This can cause permanent damage to your eyes.
Always wait until the sun has set before looking in the direction with any sort of optical aid.
So, what should you look for?
The planetary alignment will look like a string of stars scattered across the sky, she says.
Venus will be the brightest, shining in the western sky after sunset.
She goes on: Up higher, Jupiter will stand out as the second-brightest star.
All together, itll feel like a celestial parade, with planets spread across different parts of the sky.
A version of this post was previously published inGlamourUK.
